Easy Does It

by EFI Productions and Worklight Pictures

Easy Does It is a narrative feature film (by EFI Productions and Worklight Pictures) set in a decrepit fantasy world of 1970s Southern Americana. The story follows two wild best friends- Jack and Scottie, who turn to crime to escape from an oppressive small town life. They tear across the Southwest, hostage in tow, searching for the American Dream as they attempt to rob their way to the imagined utopia of San Clemente, California.

The filmmaking team is comprised of 100% Louisiana residents- most of whom are University of New Orleans film alums. Directed by Will Addison.

Upcoming Events

Saturday 1/13/18 from 1pm-5pm at NOVAC:BR (in the Creative Bloc building at 804 Main St, BRLA 70806)

$50/NOVAC members, $75 for nonmembers (register below)

This workshop hosted by NOVAC and taught by visiting filmmaker Camille Brown, covers the breaking down of a script for low budget/non-union crew projects. Participants may bring in a script, 15 pages or less and together we will break it down and create a schedule and budget. For those who don’t have a script, Camille will have some to share.

ABOUT CAMILLE BROWN:

An award-winning filmmaker, Camille earned her Bachelor of Arts from UCLA's prestigious Film, Television and Theater School. She made her directorial debut with her documentary “A Second Chance at Life” narrated by Whoopi Goldberg. The documentary went on to screen at several film festivals and won best documentary.

Camille then went on to write and direct the award-winning short film “Thank you for Washing," which has screened in over 20 festivals winning best short for 10 of them. Most notable is the NBC Short Cuts Festival, from which she also received a blind script deal with the studio. She co-produced the feature film, "A Perfect Getaway" starring Steve Zahn and Milla Jovovich, and last year she was a semi-finalist for the HBO Directing Fellowship. Her feature directorial debut "The Nth Ward" was just released on Amazon.

On Sunday 1/14, Camille will be screening her film, "The Nth Ward" at Chalmette Theatre, followed by a Q&A with Victoria Greene of WIFT (Women in Film and Television).

Please email jillian@novacvideo.org with any questions about this workshop.

This workshop hosted by NOVAC and taught by visiting filmmaker Camille Brown, covers the breaking down of a script for low budget/non-union crew projects. Participants may bring in a script, 15 pages or less and together we will break it down and create a schedule and budget. For those who don’t have a script, Camille will have some to share.

ABOUT CAMILLE BROWN:

An award-winning filmmaker, Camille earned her Bachelor of Arts from UCLA's prestigious Film, Television and Theater School. She made her directorial debut with her documentary “A Second Chance at Life” narrated by Whoopi Goldberg. The documentary went on to screen at several film festivals and won best documentary.

Camille then went on to write and direct the award-winning short film “Thank you for Washing," which has screened in over 20 festivals winning best short for 10 of them. Most notable is the NBC Short Cuts Festival, from which she also received a blind script deal with the studio. She co-produced the feature film, "A Perfect Getaway" starring Steve Zahn and Milla Jovovich, and last year she was a semi-finalist for the HBO Directing Fellowship. Her feature directorial debut "The Nth Ward" was just released on Amazon.

After the workshop, Camille will be screening her film, The Nth Ward at Chalmette Theatre, followed by a Q&A with Victoria Greene of WIFT (Women in Film and Television).

Are you curious about the working relationship between SAG-AFTRA members and independent filmmakers? This workshop will provide actors and filmmakers an opportunity to learn and understand each other’s world. Topics will include the history, benefits and eligibility requirements of SAG-AFTRA, an overview of our Low Budget and New Media Contracts and how regardless of the budget, there is a contract that will allow filmmakers to use SAG-AFTRA talent in their project.

This presentation will be given by Cynthia Williams, Regional Education & Outreach Liaison from the SAG-AFTRA office in Los Angeles.

Indie Film Producing

March 4 & 5, 2017:

Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 3pm

NOVAC, in partnership with the Baton Rouge Office of Community Development, is providing 2 days of in-depth training to locals looking to learn more about producing indie films in Louisiana. The class will be hosted at the Creative Bloc and taught by local producer, Sam Claitor. Upon completion of the course, students will have a good understanding of general indie producing including financing, budgeting, hiring cast and crew and forming your production company.

Where: The Creative Bloc in Downtown Baton Rouge, 804 Main St

How to apply

Applications are open to residents of East Baton Rouge Parish.

Interested applicants should APPLY HEREand email a one-page resumé and proof of residence to jillian@novacvideo.org by 5pm on Wednesday, February 22nd.

Phone interviews will be scheduled between February 22nd and 24th and acceptance announcements will be made on Friday, February 24th.

MVPP 2017

FIRST SESSION NOLA: Saturday, March 4 12:00 PM

@ NOVAC New Orleans 532 Louisa Street

FIRST SESSION BR: Sunday, March 5 3:30 PM

@ NOVAC Baton Rouge 804 Main Street

We are pleased to announce year three of the Music Video Production Project, a learning workshop and creative collaboration designed to produce high-quality music video content for local bands, teaching basic filmmaking skills in the process.

In both New Orleans & Baton Rouge, aspiring filmmakers with any amount of experience can sign up to participate in the workshop, which will take place over multiple dates March– April, coordinated with participants. For a low price of $175 (or $125 for existing NOVAC members), students will learn the basics of music video production, including design, storyboarding, production, post-production, effects and more, through the hands-on process of creating a music video for a local band, under the guidance of an experienced local filmmaker. The project’s first meeting will be March 4th in New Orleans and March 5th in Baton Rouge.

NOVAC’s featured bands this year are New Orleans’ NESBY PHIPS and LOS POBOYCITOSand Baton Rouge’s LARRY GARNER and LOUDNESS WAR.

The music videos will be produced over two months, March – April 2017, and will premiere in New Orleans on May 1st at Sync Up Cinema 2017, the free film & music industry conference and showcase during the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (www.syncupconference.com), as well as at the Baton Rouge Blues Festival 2017.

Indie Film Producing

March 4 & 5, 2017:

Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 3pm

NOVAC, in partnership with the Baton Rouge Office of Community Development, is providing 2 days of in-depth training to locals looking to learn more about producing indie films in Louisiana. The class will be hosted at the Creative Bloc and taught by local producer, Sam Claitor. Upon completion of the course, students will have a good understanding of general indie producing including financing, budgeting, hiring cast and crew and forming your production company.

Where: The Creative Bloc in Downtown Baton Rouge, 804 Main St

How to apply

Applications are open to residents of East Baton Rouge Parish.

Interested applicants should APPLY HEREand email a one-page resumé and proof of residence to jillian@novacvideo.org by 5pm on Wednesday, February 22nd.

Phone interviews will be scheduled between February 22nd and 24th and acceptance announcements will be made on Friday, February 24th.

MVPP 2017

FIRST SESSION NOLA: Saturday, March 4 12:00 PM

@ NOVAC New Orleans 532 Louisa Street

FIRST SESSION BR: Sunday, March 5 3:30 PM

@ NOVAC Baton Rouge 804 Main Street

We are pleased to announce year three of the Music Video Production Project, a learning workshop and creative collaboration designed to produce high-quality music video content for local bands, teaching basic filmmaking skills in the process.

In both New Orleans & Baton Rouge, aspiring filmmakers with any amount of experience can sign up to participate in the workshop, which will take place over multiple dates March– April, coordinated with participants. For a low price of $175 (or $125 for existing NOVAC members), students will learn the basics of music video production, including design, storyboarding, production, post-production, effects and more, through the hands-on process of creating a music video for a local band, under the guidance of an experienced local filmmaker. The project’s first meeting will be March 4th in New Orleans and March 5th in Baton Rouge.

NOVAC’s featured bands this year are New Orleans’ NESBY PHIPS and LOS POBOYCITOSand Baton Rouge’s LARRY GARNER and LOUDNESS WAR.

The music videos will be produced over two months, March – April 2017, and will premiere in New Orleans on May 1st at Sync Up Cinema 2017, the free film & music industry conference and showcase during the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (www.syncupconference.com), as well as at the Baton Rouge Blues Festival 2017.

We are proud to announce the recipient of our 2017 Narrative Feature Film Grant: Lost Bayou: A Feature Film directed by Brian Richard, with cinematographer Natalie Kingston, and a mighty producing team of Alicia Davis Johnson, Brian Richard, Hunter Burke, Murray Roth, Kenneth Reynolds + Lorraine Caffery.
LOST BAYOU is the story of a struggling addict who ventures out into the Louisiana swamp to discover that her estranged faith healer father is hiding a troubling secret. Steeped in Cajun cultural and spiritual traditions, the film’s dialogue is a dynamic mix of English and Cajun French.
Having the opportunity to hear from these five immensely talented teams was truly an honor. Check out all of the projects at the link below. Huge thanks to Deep South Studios and ARRI Rental US for making this happen + being such a believer in #louisianafilm!